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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – January 10, 2018 5 <br /> <br />Chair Thompson opened the floor to Commissioner comments. <br /> <br />Commissioner Jones asked if the DNR would also have to review this request. <br /> <br />City Planner Bachler explained the DNR does not have jurisdiction over this waterway. He <br />provided further comment on the RCWD’s permitting process and noted the applicant was in the <br />process of applying for a permit from this organization. <br /> <br />Commissioner Bartel requested further information regarding the easement. <br /> <br />City Planner Bachler commented that the City has an easement for operating the lift station on <br />the property and noted that the proposal was to modify the dimensions of the easement. He <br />reported the change to the easement would not impact the operation of the lift station. <br /> <br />Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka noted this lift station was reconstructed in 2012 <br />and the area requested to be vacated was not part of any necessary construction area. <br /> <br />Commissioner Bartel asked what the minimum lot size was for the City of Arden Hills. <br /> <br />City Planner Bachler stated the minimum lot size was 11,000 square feet in the R-2 zoning <br />district. <br /> <br />Commissioner Lambeth questioned if there had been any thought given to the use of imported <br />fill to make this site buildable and what impact this might have on erosion control. <br /> <br />City Planner Bachler indicated he was uncertain as to the amount of fill that would have to be <br />brought in. He recommended the applicant address this question. He noted that a Grading and <br />Erosion Control permit would be required for the proposed subdivision. <br /> <br />Chair Thompson opened the public hearing at 8:17 p.m. <br /> <br />Chair Thompson invited anyone for or against the application to come forward and make <br />comment. <br /> <br />Joe Federer, 3695 New Brighton Road, stated he sent a lengthy letter to the City. He described <br />how the proposed request would drastically impact his house. He discussed the privacy in his <br />neighborhood along with the number of trees. He reported he was told in 2012 that the subject <br />property was undevelopable. He commented on the amount of wetland in Tim Horita’s backyard <br />and expressed concern with the development of this property. He provided further comment on <br />the history of the easement on this property. He described the energy efficiency methods that <br />were used in constructing his home noting his windows cannot be covered during the day. He <br />explained with homes being constructed as proposed he would need to have blinds and he would <br />not be able to effectively heat his home. He stated it would cost him $10,000 to $11,000 to install <br />a furnace and an additional expense would be incurred to install blinds on the exterior of his <br />home, which would be another $15,000. He stated he could not afford to make these <br />improvements when the heat for his home was currently free. He believed that the proposed <br />homes would be injurious to adjacent tracts. Lastly, he indicated it would not be desirable to add <br />three driveways to Thom Drive.
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